Mental Health In India: Toss The Taboo

  • 49:56
  • Published On: October 01, 2017
Cinema View
Embed
According to the World Health Organisation, India is the most depressed country in the world with 36 per cent of citizens battling depression or other mental health issues. Suicide is the leading cause of death among young people. Adding to the grim picture is the almost negligible size of mental health care sector with just three psychiatrists per million Indians. On this edition of We The People, we ask: Is it time we acknowledged the existence of a looming threat to India's young demographic in the form of severe mental crises? Can a measly expenditure of 0.06% of the health budget tackle this growing menace?

Related Videos

Deepika Padukone-Led Live Love Laugh Foundation's Lecture Series On World Mental Health Day 2024
October 13, 2024 1:07
Watch Deepika Padukone's Special Conversation With Arianna Huffington On World Mental Health Day 2024
October 13, 2024 47:45
Social Media Has Direct Impact On Mental Health: US Surgeon General To NDTV
October 09, 2024 12:45
Class XII Student Develops App To Improve Mental Health Of Children
August 30, 2024 4:24
"Sexually Harassed As A Child Artist": Actor Kutty Padmini Flags Abuse In Tamil TV industry
August 29, 2024 2:56
KV School Teacher Arrested Under POSCO, Actor Alleges Sex Harassment In TV Serials
August 29, 2024 10:05
Explained: What Is 'Digital Dementia' And Its Impact On Young People's Cognitive Health
August 25, 2024 4:16
Short-Term Exposure To Air Pollution Kills 33,000 Indians Annually: Report
July 04, 2024 16:13
How Assistive Technology Can Provide Equal Opportunities
June 13, 2024 21:18
Breaking Stigma, Building Bridges: Mental Health For People With Disabilities
May 16, 2024 22:04
Mental Health Accessibility For People With Disabilities
May 14, 2024 0:30
Heeramandi Actors Share Tips For Maintaining Your Mental Well-being
May 02, 2024 0:44
  • Tomorrow In The US, One Of The Most Pivotal Elections In Recent History
    November 04, 2024 15:41

    Tomorrow In The US, One Of The Most Pivotal Elections In Recent History

  • NDTV World Ground Report: What Is The Voter Mood In New York?  | US Election Watch
    November 04, 2024 8:17

    NDTV World Ground Report: What Is The Voter Mood In New York? | US Election Watch

  • Trump vs Harris In US Polls: When Will The Results Come Out? | US Election Watch
    November 04, 2024 3:00

    Trump vs Harris In US Polls: When Will The Results Come Out? | US Election Watch

  • "Kamala Harris Will Be A Path-Breaking President": US 'Presidential Prophet' Allan Lichtman
    November 04, 2024 12:25

    "Kamala Harris Will Be A Path-Breaking President": US 'Presidential Prophet' Allan Lichtman

  • PM's "Infiltrator" Jab At Hemant Soren's Party, Congress In Jharkhand Rally
    November 04, 2024 1:44

    PM's "Infiltrator" Jab At Hemant Soren's Party, Congress In Jharkhand Rally

  • "Cowardly Attempts To Intimidate Diplomats": PM's 1st Comments On Canada Row
    November 04, 2024 0:39

    "Cowardly Attempts To Intimidate Diplomats": PM's 1st Comments On Canada Row

  • Free Run For Khalistanis In Canada Under Justin Trudeau?
    November 04, 2024 21:27

    Free Run For Khalistanis In Canada Under Justin Trudeau?

  • Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris: Race To The White House, Who Will Win?| US Decides
    November 04, 2024 27:06

    Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris: Race To The White House, Who Will Win?| US Decides

  • Video: MiG-29 Jet Spirals Downwards Before Crashing Near Agra
    November 04, 2024 0:15

    Video: MiG-29 Jet Spirals Downwards Before Crashing Near Agra

  • Mumbai Dateline - A Mini Fort Tour In Poll Bound Maharashtra
    November 04, 2024 8:07

    Mumbai Dateline - A Mini Fort Tour In Poll Bound Maharashtra

  • Amid Waqf Row, Lokayukta Summons Siddaramaiah In MUDA Case
    November 04, 2024 6:03

    Amid Waqf Row, Lokayukta Summons Siddaramaiah In MUDA Case

  • Will Vijay Be Able To Forge A Strong Anti-DMK Alliance In Tamil Nadu?
    November 04, 2024 10:11

    Will Vijay Be Able To Forge A Strong Anti-DMK Alliance In Tamil Nadu?

  • Pawan Kalyan Attacks State Home Minister. Will It Cause Friction In Alliance?
    November 04, 2024 3:04

    Pawan Kalyan Attacks State Home Minister. Will It Cause Friction In Alliance?

  • Macabre Chennai Murder Exposes Realities Of Domestic Helps
    November 04, 2024 5:38

    Macabre Chennai Murder Exposes Realities Of Domestic Helps

  • Origins And History Of Israeli Wars With Lebanon, Palestine, Iran Explained
    November 04, 2024 8:59

    Origins And History Of Israeli Wars With Lebanon, Palestine, Iran Explained

  • Siddaramaiah Summoned For Questioning By Lokayukta In Mysuru Land Scam
    November 04, 2024 3:56

    Siddaramaiah Summoned For Questioning By Lokayukta In Mysuru Land Scam

  • "Mothers, Daughters In Shock": PM Slams Congress, INDIA For Shaina NC Remark
    November 04, 2024 4:07

    "Mothers, Daughters In Shock": PM Slams Congress, INDIA For Shaina NC Remark

  • Rohan Jaitley, Tipped To Replace Jay Shah As BCCI Secretary, Denies Reports Of Top Job
    November 04, 2024 1:57

    Rohan Jaitley, Tipped To Replace Jay Shah As BCCI Secretary, Denies Reports Of Top Job

  • Bengaluru Man Sits On Firecracker In Bet For New Vehicle, Explosion Kills Him
    November 04, 2024 1:55

    Bengaluru Man Sits On Firecracker In Bet For New Vehicle, Explosion Kills Him

  • Indian Air Force's MiG-29 Crashes Near Agra, Pilot Ejects Safely
    November 04, 2024 1:03

    Indian Air Force's MiG-29 Crashes Near Agra, Pilot Ejects Safely

  • Watch: Trump's Dance Moves On Hit Track 'YMCA' At Georgia Rally
    November 04, 2024 1:57

    Watch: Trump's Dance Moves On Hit Track 'YMCA' At Georgia Rally